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Europe · PortugalPortugal needs to “pay the costs” of slavery and other colonial-era crimes, the country’s president has said, in a rare instance of a European leader seemingly backing the need for reparations. Portugal has long grappled with calls by campaigners to address its legacy as the European country with the longest historical involvement in the slave trade. See the Story
Portugal must 'pay costs' of slavery and colonial crimes, president says
63% Right coverage: 8 sources
Javier Milei · ArgentinaArgentina has asked NATO to become one of the security alliance's "global partners," Defense Minister Luis Petri said on Thursday, as the government eyes stronger ties with the United States and the European Union.See the Story
Argentina seeks NATO partner status amid pivot to the West
40% Left coverage: 25 sources
Elon Musk · ArgentinaPresident Javier Milei of Argentina kicked off a visit Wednesday to the United States, where he'll meet with tech billionaire Elon Musk, as his government seeks an infusion of cash to overhaul Argentina's embattled economy. The populist president started his four-day trip in Miami, home to Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi and among the largest populations of Argentines in the U.S., where the Chabad-Lubavitch sect of Hasidic Judaism will honor him at a local synagogue. Milei will meet with Musk on Friday in Texas, his spokesperson said, where he will also tour a factory for Tesla, Musk’s electric car company.See the Story
Milei, the president of cash-strapped Argentina, starts another US tour and plans to meet Elon Musk
Coverage: 14 sources
Jair Bolsonaro · BrazilBrazil’s Supreme Court unanimously voted Monday that the armed forces have no constitutional power to intervene in disputes between government branches, a largely symbolic decision aimed at bolstering democracy after years of increasing threat of military intervention.See the Story
Brazil Supreme Court strikes down military intervention thesis in symbolic vote for democracy
62% Center coverage: 8 sources
Influencers · VenezuelaA popular Venezuelan YouTuber has been arrested in Caracas on terrorism charges as President Nicolás Maduro’s government steps up its crackdown on free speech ahead of upcoming elections.
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Venezuela arrests YouTuber for ‘terrorism’ amid pre-election crackdown
46% Center coverage: 13 sources